One man has died and another was left seriously injured after a collision near Coventry.

Police and paramedics were called to the junction of Stoneleigh Road and Birmingham Road shortly after 1.30pm on Tuesday, October 23.

A car and motorbike were involved in the collision, leaving the bridge over the A46 closed for several hours.

Bystanders started treatment on the rider before ambulance crews arrived on scene, but nothing could be done to save him.

Police statement

A spokesman for Warwickshire Police said: "We were called to reports of a collision between a car and motorbike on the bridge over the A46.

"One male has died at the scene of the collision and another has been seriously injured.

"It is believed both were on the bike.

"The bridge over the A46 is shut at the moment."

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Police are appealing for witnesses.

If anyone has any information, to contact them on 101 quoting log number 213 of today's date.

Stoneleigh Road/Birmingham Road bridge going over A46

Ambulance statement

Bystanders had given treatment to the motorcyclist before ambulance crews arrived on scene.

Unfortunately, nothing could be done to save the rider of the bike.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the junction of Stoneleigh Road and Birmingham Road in Coventry at 1.24pm and sent two ambulances, a senior paramedic officer, a paramedic officer and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance Critical Care Car to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival, crews discovered three patients, two of whom had been travelling on the motorbike.

“The rider, a man, was found with extremely serious injuries and was already receiving treatment from bystanders.

“Ambulance staff took over and administered advanced life support but sadly it became apparent that nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.

“The pillion passenger, also a man, was treated for serious injuries before being transported to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire for further assessment.

“The driver of the car, a man, was assessed and discharged at the scene having avoided injury in the collision.”